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Carrot Cake (GiGi's-Emeril Lagasse recipe) Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Betty Miller
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
4 large eggs
3 c. grated carrots 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1 - 4 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter and Sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add flour small amounts at a time.
Stir in grated carrots, then fold in chopped nuts., (raisins, pineapple, coconut)
Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. (or 3 - 9 in. cake pans)
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Let rest 10 minutes before removing from pan.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 stick unsalted butter
1 - lb. box confectioners sugar (sifted)
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream butter & cream cheese. Add vanilla. Add sugar.
Add milk to thin to spreading consistency.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
May use 1 1/2 c. Crisco oil instead of butter. Oil makes a moister cake.

 

 

 

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